Bella123,

The best thing for the kittens is to start weaning them at about 7 weeks. Get some KMR (milk supplement) and mix it with canned kitten food (IAMS or Science Diet is best). Put the dish down and let the baby go to town. She MAY walk in it, but once she tastes it, she'll start eating more. Do that 3 times a day, if you can.

As far as the other cats are concerned, I'd keep Bella and Mia separated from the them until Mia is weaned. Bella will still be protective because it is her baby.

Bella can be spayed once the Mia is weaned.

Are you going to keep Mia or adopt her out?? If you're going to keep her, you'll need to gradually introduce both of them to the rest of the crew. Rub both cats down with a towel and let the other cats sniff their scent. Do the same thing with the other cats and let Bella and Mia sniff their scents.

If anyone has any other advice about introducing both mama and baby to the rest of the crew, PLEASE post it here. I've never had to do that with Mattie Grace and her babies because they all went together.

Good luck and please post pictures when you get a chance!!